Santa Monica Saturday Happenings For Nov. 10

Sloan Robinson as Josephine Baker in 'Bananas' at the Santa Monica Playhouse.

Posted Nov. 10, 2012, 1:12 am

Mitch James / Mirror Contributor

Looking for something fun to do today, Saturday Nov. 10? There are plenty of things happening around Santa Monica. Here is a partial list of what's on in Santa Monica:

“Bananas: A Day in the Life of Josephine Baker” will be performed at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage, 1211 4th St. Admission: $20. Meet Josephine Baker in the flesh, as award-winning actress/playwright Sloan Robinson who brings this fascinating woman to life. 310.394.9779 ext. 1, santamonicaplayhouse.com.

A Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale benefiting homeless families with children will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club, 1210 4th Street (between Wilshire and Arizona). It will feature great holiday gifts from talented local artists. Proceeds will support Upward Bound House.

St. Monica Catholic Church will celebrate a special Veteran’s Day Mass with special prayers and songs at 5:30 p.m. to remember and thank military veterans and active duty personnel. All are welcome to attend, and a special invitation is extended to all those who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces, along with their family and friends. 725 California Ave. st.monica.net.

A free, one-night Miracle Healing Crusade with international evangelist Wayman Mitchell of Prescott, Arizona, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. Mitchell has led healing crusades throughout the United States and abroad and prays for people with ailments ranging from sprained ankles to cancer. For more information, call 310.560.7793.

Axiom Contemporary concludes a solo exhibition by new mixed media work by Jay Kelly called “Westward” today. 2801 Main Street. 818.799.1110, axiomcomtemporary.com.